What is a pro or con of living in Traverse City, Michigancompared to Deerfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Traverse City.

What salary do I need to live in Traverse City, Michigan copmared to Deerfield, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Deerfield, Illinois could decrease to $40,544 in Traverse City, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DEERFIELD vs. TRAVERSE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Deerfield, Illinois vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 18.9% cheaper than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,544 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Deerfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Deerfield, Illinois

Deerfield, IL vs. Traverse City, MI

Compared to Deerfield, Traverse City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

15.6% lower

Health

14.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Deerfield, Illinois vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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